AI maps fleeting DNA quadruplexes, revealing paired structures that control genes in healthy cells and cancer.

I received one of those DNA kits as an early Christmas present. What I discovered when I researched my profile online has ...

Although it also performs some functions in men, estrogen, the main female sex hormone, is involved in a myriad of processes, ...

Estrogens, the main female sex hormone, although they also perform some functions in men, are involved in a myriad of ...

Art shows, a Christmas feast and the Bengaluru Comic Con, here's a quick guide to some of the most interesting events ...

Viral claims linking eggs to cancer are false, as FSSAI has clarified that eggs are safe to eat and do not cause cancer when ...

It's a common storytelling trope: the stubborn foe who is eventually revealed to be a much-needed friend. Biology has its own ...

Researchers say the findings, the first documented case of rising temperatures driving genetic change in a mammal, offer a ...

When scientists sequenced the first Neanderthal genomes, they did not just resurrect a lost branch of the human family tree, they uncovered a living legacy inside most people alive today. A small but ...

On the left is a headshot photo of Adolf Hitler. On the right is an outdoor photo of a genetically modified wolf with white fur standing in front of some logs. Adolf Hitler (left) and a wolf that was ...

A new test suggests that, with a bit of your DNA, it can help identify whether you have a genetic susceptibility to opioid use disorder. Aided by an influx of fentanyl and other substances, the number ...

Researchers are studying tests called liquid biopsies, which can provide vital information about cancer genes using only a blood sample. A blood test to find cancer even before it shows any symptoms ...